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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1902
Page
3
In early days two friends made a bet via contract that the first to marry would pay the other 25 dollars. Cupid intervened and both pursued the same girl, leading to a victory for one and a wrenching loss for the other. A telegram sealed the odd outcome with the line I win and you lose, because you win and I lose.
Twenty five indictments returned by a grand jury allege grave robbing linked to dissections and body trafficking beyond Indiana. Five physicians are named among the accused as the investigation spans years and reveals external shipments of bodies. In Sidon, Mrs Nette Hall dies suddenly after learning she faces a patricide charge for her father George Nichol's death, with foul play suspected and arrest warrants issued for Hall and her husband.
The jury returned a not guilty verdict in the Thomas Sherwell case at Evaansville. Early ballots favored acquittal mistleading to conviction. Mrs Nierwell clapped as the verdict was read and spectators cheered. Sherwell was taken back to jail after the ruling.
Miss Tdi Weimer, a telephone exchange operator, was attacked on the college campus in Bloomington. An unknown man struck her with a club as she walked half way across the campus, leaving her unconscious. She later awakened in a house about a quarter mile away and could barely recall her name.
In Folk Township Brown County a brutal assault occurred when thirty masked men seized Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lawson from their log cabin and whipped them. Mrs Ames of South End is missing, last seen seven miles northwest of town. Suspicions of murder surround the case as search continues.
Fragmented text indicates a death linked to self action. Mentions Linley at the funeral of a brother-in-law RE Kean, Ten Davis, and health worries. Details are garbled. exact date, location, and names are unclear. The passage references a fatal incident and concerns over health.
Pend found in the Wabash river near Graceville valued at StLiane. Dr. Lyma MuUCQeekes files complaints against Thomas Watson for practicing medicine without expense and neglect. George Seurist, 85, seeks divorce after deeded farms. once wealthy, now penniless. Mrs. Richard Sanders testifies about Nichols death amid foul play suspicions. William Layman shoots at a dog causing his wife’s fatal wounds. Baptists reelect Rev. T. J. Villers as president. In Fountain, William O’Brien shoots at his wife. David Murray fatally wounded. Mrs. Sharits and three daughters injured in a runaway. horse killed.
A factory superintendent tells Tom to hunt for money left on the floor and teaches the habit of preserving valuables. He demonstrates that coins and heels have value and that care keeps money from lying around, a lesson on thrift and order.
John Luke of Portland Oregon was born with twenty four digits six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot. Serving in Company F Seventh United States Infantry at Vancouver Washington his surplus digits were reduced by removing two toes from each foot so he can wear regulation shoes.
A local note touts Dodd's Kidney Pills as a miraculous remedy for rheumatism and rheumatic conditions. A resident, Watie Anderson, reports five boxes cured his rheumatism and predicts Osage County will be free of rheumatism if the claims hold true.
A judge asks if an oath was taken and the witness replies with a clipped, humorous admission about a forced action during a clash as Moike swore from a smoke stack, implying a rush to defend his team.
A Philadelphia Press item showcases a witty exchange between a postal clerk and Miss Pert. The clerk notes the letter is overweight and implies another stamp would be needed, prompting Miss Pert to quip about the stamp making it sui heavier.
Automatic beverage dispensers spread light refreshments in public parks and gardens. A German system proves popular aiding self service for tea or coffee. A penny slot releases a pot with tea and cup and saucer, with hot water from a nearby tap. Chairs and tables appear on the grass outside the pavilion for customers.
An ad promotes Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal use with a spraying tube sold for two cents. It notes the liquid contains the same medicinal properties as the solid and includes testimonials about relief from a severe cold and blocked sinuses. Lily Bros. lists addresses in New York and Minnesota with March 21 2001.
A long-lapsed passenger dismisses worries saying a man should be satisfied with what he has. A red-nosed man counters that dissatisfaction stems from what he lacks, highlighting contrasting views in a short dialogue aboard a transport setting.
A physician reports rapid relief from diphtheria symptoms in about twenty minutes using Dr. Thomas Eclectric Gil. The claim is presented as a miracle cure available at ordinary drug stores.
A brief exchange ends with a punch line about injuring a rival and a jab at a dating stamp offer. The snippet mentions an address in Fort Wayne Indiana and a lock box number.
A student presents a theme to his English teacher marked in red ink. The student apologizes that the correction is hard to read. The teacher surveys the writing and dryly remarks that the note says to write more legibly.
A witty dialogue compares a snake charmer losing work to a sword swallower facing tighter pay. The fat lady’s exit from the act is framed as reduced circumstances and humor.
A claim that vigorous health comes from strong bowels stomach liver and kidneys is promoted by Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy. The advertisement asserts natural balance and vitality from regular cleansing and tonic effects.
A Philadelphia Press piece quotes a man phoning the gas office and demanding help while the operator warns that swearing is not tolerated on the line.
A fragment discusses “Little Colds” causing thousands of deaths yearly and touts Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a cure for both small and severe colds. It also vaguely remarks that some women value hats over husbands, blaming not only hats.
In some German cities conductors gain extra income by adding from $4 to $6 a month, a customary practice noted in local transit culture.
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